Flag Day celebrated at IVH

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - A Flag Day ceremony marked the beginning of Veterans' Home Recognition Week.

The ceremony included songs, a history of the American flag, and a gun salute by American Legion Post 4-92.

Indiana Veterans' Home Superintendent Antonio Stewart gave the keynote address.

He said the American flag has many meanings.

"It means the freedom to speak, to act, to write, and to think. Today the color represents a country filled with racial, religious, and political diversity, and it remain as it always will a statement of what this great nation stands for...life, liberty, and justice," said Stewart.

Veterans' Home Week celebrations:

The Indiana Veterans’ Home (3851 N River Road, West Lafayette) will celebrate Veterans’ Home Week during the week of June 14th though the 20th. There will be activi­ties each day for residents, staff and the public. For more information call (765) 463-1502.

Schedule

Sunday, June 14th: American Legion State Day Program

Monday, June 15th, 1 p.m. Indiana Veterans Home Flag Day Ceremony

Tuesday, June 16th, 9 a.m.- to 2 p.m.Display of Resident Artwork

Wednesday, June 17th Kids Day

Thursday, June 18th, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. IVH Open House, Tours and Lawrie Paintings Display

Friday, June 19th, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Resident Biography Displays